GeForce RTX 4090vsGeForce RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 is a solid mid-range card for 1440p gaming on a reasonable budget, while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier enthusiast card built for 4K and heavy creative work.
GeForce RTX 4090
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GeForce RTX 4070
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for those needing maximum performance, leaving the RTX 4070 behind for its lower power and cost.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering solid gaming performance without the high cost of the RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the right choice for a compact, lower-wattage PC build where the RTX 4090's size and power draw don't fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 better than the RTX 4070?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 65 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 4070 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 4070?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 42% faster than the RTX 4070 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RTX 4070?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 4070 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.